Brandon Sherrard commits to Texas, choosing Longhorns over LSU and Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Four-star cornerback Brandon Sherrard has committed to the Texas Longhorns, opting for Texas over offers from LSU and Oklahoma. The 6'3", 183-pound player from Pearland Shadow Creek announced his decision on July 1, 2026, reinforcing Texas's strong recruiting momentum. Sherrard, who also held offers from schools like Arizona State, Miami, and Oregon, is ranked as the No. 157 player and the No. 18 cornerback in the 247Sports Composite rankings. His commitment marks the 22nd pledge for the Longhorns in the 2027 recruiting class, bolstering their cornerback group amid rumors of fellow recruit Greedy James potentially flipping to LSU. This addition helps mitigate any impact from James’s possible departure.
- •Sherrard is a consensus four-star prospect.
- •He announced his commitment on July 1, 2026.
- •He considered multiple offers from top programs.
- •Sherrard is the fourth cornerback recruited by Texas's Mark Orphey.
- •His commitment follows news of Greedy James possibly leaving the Texas class.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — COMMITMENT: Texas lands four-star CB Brandon Sherrard
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star CB Brandon Sherrard commits to Texas over LSU, Oklahoma
"The Texas Longhorns continue rolling on the recruiting front as four-star cornerback Brandon Sherrard has committed to the 2027 class.
"Mark Orphay continues to assemble a talented position room.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 5:01 PMCOMMITMENT: Texas lands four-star CB Brandon Sherrard
The Texas Longhorns continue rolling on the recruiting front as four-star cornerback Brandon Sherrard has committed to the 2027 class.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 4:22 PMFour-star CB Brandon Sherrard commits to Texas over LSU, Oklahoma
Mark Orphay continues to assemble a talented position room.
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